Polarized light micrograph of angular collenchyma in touch-me-not (Impatiens sp.) stalk. Collenchyma cells are elongated cells that provide support and strength to the petiole, leaf veins, and stem of young plants. Magnification: x372 when printed 10 cm wide.

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Photo credit: © MAREK MIS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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